The rise in natural disaster events has led to insurance claims in the billions of dollars, and most importantly, loss of life. This trend has prompted standards such as ES-1 and GT-1 to be added to international building code, but what else can be done to mitigate risk? Through this course, learn how specifying the roof edge is the single most cost-effective enhancement for wind uplift on a commercial roof and how you can help mitigate risk and protect lives through design.
Learning Objectives:
Edge metal importance in building securement
Industry risk trends
Risk form the insurer's perspective
Real life examples and the importance of code
Attendees Can Earn:
1 AIA Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) Learning Unit
1 IIBEC Continuing Education Hour (CEH)
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